little ones have big dreams too: person-centered planning for young children
DESCRIPTION
Little Ones Have Big Dreams Too: Person-Centered Planning for Young Children. NECTAC Conference, Washington, 2/7/05 Ann Donoghue Dillon, M.Ed., OTL Institute on Disabilities/ UCED, University of New Hampshire [email protected], 603-862-4320. Welcome!. Introductions Poll – - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Little Ones Have Big Dreams Too: Person-Centered Planning for Young
Children
NECTAC Conference, Washington, 2/7/05
Ann Donoghue Dillon, M.Ed., OTL
Institute on Disabilities/ UCED, University of New Hampshire
[email protected], 603-862-4320
Welcome!
Introductions Poll –
Experience with PCP? Any parents?
Several hats
Outcomes for Today
Clarify different types of planning Increased knowledge and awareness of
PCP process Increased skill in facilitating
When we do it alone, it is only a dream.
When we do it together, it is the beginning of reality.
-Unknown
Changing Assumptions(Mount and Zwernik)
History: Out of institutions into community Not deficiencies Not trying to find “fixes for deficits”
New: Strength based Based on needs, abilities, choices Supporting participation in community Coordinating around individuals, not systems/staff/
services available Recognizing ability of ordinary citizens to provide
support
Types of Planning
MAPS PATH Person-centered planning
Define, purpose, for whom, benefits, challenges, facilitator’s role, alliance, amplifying voice
Systems-Centered Planning:
structured, formal process regulated by paperwork professional setting focus on developmental needs professionals implement
Person-Centered Planning
Reflective, creative process Not regulated Collaborative Focus on dreams and vision Circle of support transforms vision to reality Not professionally directed Equal proportion of professional and community
members
Research on PCP PCP - an important strategy for increasing active participation of
students and families in IEP/transition (1997, Miner and Bates) Positive changes in the lives of the focus persons, all participants
were satisfied with process (2000, Everson and Zhang) Difficult to quantify the process and outcomes of PCP but measuring
process is important; misapplied methods; quality of life outcomes but also team practices and structure, team participation and practices and roles, responsibilities of staff might change(2000, Holburn et al)
Individual implementation issues: role of focus person in directing, preparation and training of facilitators. Broader vision of what is possible and re-connections in personal relationships. (1996, Hagner et al)
When is PCP a GOOD idea?
When people (organizations) are in transition When someone wants to build a circle of support When the person, parent, or advocate wants
something different When resources are available for flexible services
When is PCP NOT a good idea?
When people are satisfied with the status quo
When there is not a small group willing to make a commitment over time
Stone Hearth and Cookies
Invitation - parents invite Choice - parent choice of who comes Environment - most comfortable Support - review what will happen,
facilitator role, welcoming by parent, food logistics
Sibbets and Drexler Model(TP1993 Drexler and Sibbet, www.grove.com)
Team Performance Model Adapted for PCP Orientation Trust Building Goal/Role Clarification Commitment Implementation High performance Renewal
PCP Pre-Planning Orientation
Explaining the PCP process Who Is Here? Ground Rules Timeline or Bio-graph Relationships Map Purpose and Invitation
PCP Trust Building
Preferences Routines Places Skills Summary (pie)
PCP Goal/Role Clarification
Vision Outcomes Roles, Responsibilities and Timelines
PCP
Commitment Resource Matrix Map
PCP Implementation
Review, update and revise previous Outcomes maps
Tips for Facilitators Neutrality - should not manipulate the meeting to bring
about a particular outcome Good Listening Skills - use reflective listening and
strategic questioning Respect for the participants Assertiveness - prevent/resolve conflict, practice “sharing
the air” technique Clear thinking and observation - pay attention to
process and content
Tricks of the Trade Prepare titles of maps ahead of time Painter’s masking tape, doubled up paper, or big flip-
chart post-its are helpful Be clear and on track about time Be flexible about the maps Verify marker color use if you designate colors Keep the atmosphere informal, positive, and capacity
focused Consider a facilitator and a recorder working as a team
Tricks of the Trade (cont.) If you facilitate alone, try not to talk when you are
drawing Practice drawing symbols to use in the process (e.g.
star people, buildings, phones) Create a “parking lot” for bigger issues Develop transition phrases to bridge from one map to
the next Create sense of future together and encourage re-
visiting or re-doing the process Set agenda and date for follow-up meeting
How Does it Work? Find a partner 5 min – one facilitates a Vision
Map for the other person 5 min - trade places As large group – Debrief with Ann using
preferences map
Implementation in Your Role
Find a new partner Discuss how you can use PCP in your life,
wearing different hats, if appropriate. Debrief with Ann using “Take-away Tips”
map
Wrap -up
Future Dreams for Person-Centered Planning for families who have a young child with disabilities….Personal Coach Model
Resources IOD materials
(Cotton, Patti, Elements of Design) Dillon, Ann, PCP for Young Children: A guide for
Facilitators, in press Contact info: IOD 603-862-4320